Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges & Transportation Design

WHKS & Co; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WHKS & Co in Iowa is seeking a design engineer to apply civil and structural design expertise to transportation-related projects across Iowa and surrounding states. The role offers a flexible, supportive, and collaborative environment with strong compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities include analyzing and designing bridges, culverts, and retaining walls; performing preliminary design; preparing plans and documents; and conducting inspections and QC/QA reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• Iowa P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent computer and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience with Office, Microstation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge Designer, MathCad, RCPier, STAAD or MDX is a plus.
• Knowledge of IDOT specifications and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and manage transportation-related structures including bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls.
• Perform preliminary design and design steel, concrete, and pre-stressed concrete structures.
• Prepare construction plans and contract documents; perform observation services for structures under construction.
• Prepare scope, budget, and contracts for projects.
• Perform QC/QA reviews on plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients and WHKS staff to solve engineering tasks.
• Perform bridge inspections including field inspections, documenting conditions, and preparing inspection reports.

Skills

Structural design

Teamwork

Independent workload management

Communication skills

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

MathCad

RCPier

STAAD

MDX

Job description

WHKS & Co in Iowa is seeking a design engineer to apply civil and structural design expertise to transportation-related projects across Iowa and surrounding states. The role offers a flexible, supportive, and collaborative environment with strong compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities include analyzing and designing bridges, culverts, and retaining walls; performing preliminary design; preparing plans and documents; and conducting inspections and QC/QA reviews.